sooner or later
/ˈsuːnər ɔːr ˈleɪtər/
eventually
📚 Meanings
- 1.
At some unspecified future time, whether early or late; eventually.
"You'll have to deal with this problem sooner or later."
- 2.
Inevitably; bound to happen at some point.
"Sooner or later, everyone has to face their fears."
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Sooner or later, you'll understand what I mean.
Eventually, you will understand what I mean.
Don't worry, the truth always comes out sooner or later.
Don't worry, the truth always becomes known eventually.
We all have to grow up sooner or later.
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How do you pronounce sooner or later?
sooner or later is pronounced [/ˈsuːnər ɔːr ˈleɪtər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does sooner or later mean?
sooner or later means "eventually". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is sooner or later?
sooner or later is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Sooner or later, you'll understand what I mean." — used to mean "eventually".
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